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Museum Attendant

Harvard University
Cambridge , MA, USA
Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Under the direction of the Security Manager, provides protection of the visitors, staff and collections of the Harvard Art Museums.
  • Patrols the galleries and responds to object alarms.
  • Maintains surveillance of the visiting public in order to avoid damage, either intentional or accidental, to the objects within the collection and on display.
  • Provides services to visitors and colleagues; e.g. answers questions, gives directions, refers to other sources of information (i.

e. Visitor Services) when appropriate.

  • Keeps informed of all museum programming and events in order to better answer visitor questions.
  • Seeks to minimize or contain conflict, and engages Security Manager when needed and as instructed.
  • Enforces policies related to conduct of museum visitors, as directed.
  • Controls and monitors access and egress points of the building.
  • Performs the duties of escort into restricted areas of the Harvard Art Museums as directed.
  • Acts in a calm and decisive manner in assisting in the evacuation of the public and staff from the building during fire alarms or other emergencies.
  • Completes incident reports as necessary and submits such report to the Security Manager.
  • Performs daily inspections of galleries, back of the house spaces and reports on safety issues, security issues and physical condition of the museums facilities and equipment.
  • Works closely with other Harvard Art Museums services and staff members to ensure the effective coordination of service efforts through the use of radio and other modes of communication.

Acts as a highly visible representative of the Harvard Art Museums Security staff.

  • Presents a clean, neat and professional image in accordance with established uniform and appearance standards.
  • Maintains a constructive and positive demeanor. Engages with all visitors and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • 29 days ago
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